Colombiana 2011
“Revenge is beautiful.”
What is Colombiana?
Colombiana is a 2011 action thriller film directed by Olivier Megaton. The film stars Zoe Saldaña as Cataleya Restrepo, a woman who witnesses her parents' murder as a child in Bogota.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 27, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- France
- Studios
- A.J.O.Z. Films, EuropaCorp, Grive Productions
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Revenue
- $71,508,440
- Genres
- Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama
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Overview
Colombiana is a 2011 action thriller film directed by Olivier Megaton. The film stars Zoe Saldaña as Cataleya Restrepo, a woman who witnesses her parents' murder as a child in Bogota. Cataleya grows up to be a stone-cold assassin, working for her uncle as a hitman by day, but engaging in vigilante murders in her personal time. Her ultimate target is the mobster responsible for her parents' death. The film is classified as PG-13 and has a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes. It is categorized as an action, thriller, crime, and drama film. Colombiana was released in the United States on August 26, 2011. The film's script was based on Mathilda, originally written by Luc Besson as a sequel to Léon: The Professional.
Should you watch it?
“A child’s trauma fuels a relentless quest for vengeance as a lethal assassin.”
- Intense action sequences
- Compelling revenge-driven storyline
- Strong performance by a determined female lead
- Graphic violence may deter some viewers
- Follows familiar genre tropes
Watch it if you enjoy gritty, revenge‑driven action thrillers with a determined heroine.
The film contains graphic violence and mature themes, making it appropriate for mature teen and adult audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What drives Cataleya Restrepo to become an assassin?
She is motivated by a desire to avenge her parents' murder.
Who employs her as a hitman?
She works for her uncle, who assigns her assassination jobs.
Where does the story initially take place?
The opening events occur in Bogota, Colombia.
What is the film’s rating?
Colombiana is rated PG‑13.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is about one hour and forty‑eight minutes.